1. Be a STAR on the Bus!
When our students follow the bus safety rules, this assures that everyone will be safe whether waiting for the bus, boarding the bus, riding the bus or exiting the bus.

2. “S” stands for being SAFE while waiting for the bus
Examples of Safe
Be on time. Go to bus stop at least 5 minutes early
Watch for red flashing lights and stop sign as bus arrives
Stand quietly
Stand five huge steps away from the curb
Non-Examples of Safe
Late for bus
Running/playing at bus stop
Standing in the road
Littering bus stop

3. “T” is for THOUGHTFUL while waiting for the bus
Examples of Thoughtfulness
*Waiting quietly
*Keeping hands/feet to self
Non-Examples of Thoughtfulness
*Littering
*Yelling
*Running around

4. “A” stands for ACCOUNTABLE while waiting for the bus
Examples of Accountable
*Staying at your assigned bus stop
*Lining up quietly and orderly when bus arrives
Non-Examples of Accountable
*Walking around while bus is moving
*Changing seats

5. “R” Stands for Respectful While Waiting for the Bus
Examples of Respectful
*Waiting for your turn in the bus line
*Keeping hands/feet to self
*Being kind to others
Examples of Non-Respectful
*Cutting in line
*Shoving/pushing in line
*Calling names

6. “S” Stands for Safety While Boarding the Bus
Examples of Safety While Boarding the Bus
*Slowly enter using the door rail
*Go to assigned seat
*Sit quietly
*Follow driver’s rules
*Keep hands/feet to self
Non-Examples of Safety While Boarding the Bus
*Cutting in line
*Pushing/shoving
*Talking loudly
*Not listening to directions

7. “T” Stands for Thoughtful While Boarding the Bus
Examples of Thoughtfulness
*Keeping hands/feet to self
*Keeping bus clean
Non-Examples of Thoughtfulness
*Tripping others
*Throwing paper/objects at others or on floor

8. “A” Stands for Accountable While Boarding the Bus
Examples of Accountability
*Following all bus rules
Non-Example of Accountability
*Not following rules of bus

9. “R” Stands for Being Respectful While Boarding the Bus
Examples of Respectful
*Following the drivers instructions
*Using your manners with everyone
Non-Examples of Respectful
*Screening/hollering
*Fighting
*No manners

10. “S” Stands for Safety While Riding the Bus
Examples of Safety
*Follow drivers rules
*Find you seat/sit quietly
*Keep head, hands, arms, inside windows
*Keep aisles clear
*Keep games/glass objects home
Non-Examples of Safety
*Not following drivers rules
*Walking/moving around while bus is moving
*Blocking aisles

11. “T” Stands for Thoughtfulness While Riding the Bus
Examples of Thoughtfulness
*Following all directions/
rules
*Keeping aisles clear
Non-Examples of Thoughtfulness
*Not following rules
*Putting booksacks, instruments in the aisle

12. “A” Stands for Accountable While Riding the Bus
Examples of Accountability
*Staying in your seat quietly
*Keeping aisle clear
Non-Examples of Accountability
*Running around, changing seats
*Hitting others, tripping others

13. “R” Stands for Respectful While Riding the Bus
Examples of Respectful
*Being courteous to others
*Following all rules
Non-Examples of Respectful
Being rude to others
Disobeying all rules

14. “S” Stands for Safety While Exiting the Bus
Examples of Safety
*Wait for bus to stop
*Gather everything
*Get in single line
*Slowly exit using hand rail
*Go to your designated area
Non-Example of Safety
*Playing and acting silly while exiting the bus
*Cutting in line
*Getting up before the bus comes to a complete stop

15. “T” Stands for Thoughtfulness While Exiting the Bus
Examples of Thoughtfulness
*Remain seated until bus stops
*Leave in a single file
*Leave area promptly
Non-Examples of Thoughtfulness
*Standing up while bus moves, shoving others
*Cutting in line
*Hanging around bus stop

16. “A” Stands for Accountable While Exiting the Bus
Examples of Accountability
*Being courteous to others
*Watching/helping younger children
*Following all rules
Non-Examples of Accountability
*Yelling/hitting others
*Cursing
*Teasing little students
*Disobeying rules

17. “R” Stands for Respectful to Others When Exiting the Bus
Examples of Respectful
*Helping small students
*Being kind to all on bus
Non-Examples of Respectful
*Teasing/hurting smaller students
*Being ugly and hurtful to others